hospitality
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Industry bodies praise new decision on penalty rates
Australia’s peak hospitality organisation, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA), and tourism accommodation body, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), welcomed the certainty…
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Ovolo Group expands Australian footprint to Brisbane
Ovolo Hotels has officially expanded its reach to the Brisbane market with the purchase of the New Inchcolm Hotel &…
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Impact of 457 visa changes on accommodation providers and hotel operators
The Australian government’s decision to axe the 457 visa has received an ice-cold reception from the hospitality sector.
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Use new technology to deliver authentic hospitality
It has come to pass that the number of phone calls made has declined, and at most hotels the job…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sarah McCully talks shifting development at Choice Hotels
The former general manager of Star Ratings and BIG4 alumnus spoke with accomnews about her brand-new role at Choice Hotels…
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Adrian Zecha and Harry Triguboff to receive First Awards at HotelsWorld 2017
Each year at HotelsWorld, the First Awards are presented to recognise and honour the contribution of true industry pioneers. Awards…
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Impact of the federal budget on the accommodation industry
Bankwest’s chief economist told accomnews there are “no specific measures” targeting accom providers and owners in the new budget, despite…
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Scholarship winner innovates housekeeping trolley
The Weatherdon Project scholarship is awarded each year to a hospitality student of the International College of Management. Presented by…
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Vivid Sydney’s lights heat up hoteliers’ winter nights
Last-minute demands for Sydney hotels will likely spike in coming weeks, with the ‘high voltage’ of arrivals in town for…
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How to remove friction from your guest’s hotel booking experience
Customer friction is one of many barriers that may prevent a traveller from completing their booking, but the good news…
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